Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Ideal for learning ARM architecture
As a university student, this board has been essential for my microcontrollers course. It supports JTAG and SWD debugging without any issues.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller Model | STM32F103ZET6 |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-M3 32-bit RISC |
| Maximum Frequency | 72 MHz |
| Flash Memory | 512 KB |
| SRAM Capacity | 64 KB |
| I/O Ports | 112 Fast I/O Ports |
| Communication Interfaces | 5 USARTs, 3 SPIs, 2 I2Cs, CAN, USB |
| ADC Channels | 3 x 12-bit ADCs (21 channels) |
| Operating Voltage | 2.0V to 3.6V |
| Package Type | LQFP144 |
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Ideal for learning ARM architecture
As a university student, this board has been essential for my microcontrollers course. It supports JTAG and SWD debugging without any issues.
Anonymous
Mar 27, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Robust and reliable
I have used this board for a motor control project involving PWM signals. The performance is consistent, and the thermal management is adequate even under load.
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good for prototyping industrial controls
We used several of these for initial prototyping of a PLC module. They handled the logic well, though we moved to a custom PCB for final production.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value but manual is sparse
The hardware quality is excellent for the price. However, the included documentation is minimal. You will need to refer to the official ST datasheets for detailed pinout mapping.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for embedded projects
This board works flawlessly with Keil and STM32CubeIDE. All pins are clearly labeled, and the clock configuration is stable at 72MHz. Highly recommended for students and professionals alike.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Fast shipping and genuine chip
Arrived quickly and the chip appears to be genuine based on the ID code read via debugger. No dead pixels on the onboard LEDs either!
Q: Does it support FreeRTOS out of the box?
A: FreeRTOS is not pre-installed, but the hardware is fully compatible. You can easily port FreeRTOS to this board using STM32CubeMX to generate the initialization code.
Q: Is the 5V pin an output or input?
A: The 5V pin can function as both. If powered via USB or the VIN pin, it acts as a 5V output. If you supply regulated 5V to this pin, it can power the board, bypassing the onboard regulator.
Q: Does this board come with a USB-to-serial programmer built-in?
A: No, this specific model does not have an integrated USB-to-serial converter. You will need an external ST-Link V2 or similar debugger/programmer to upload code and communicate via UART.
Q: What is the maximum current draw for the 3.3V rail?
A: The onboard LDO regulator typically supports up to 200mA-300mA depending on the specific batch and input voltage. For high-current peripherals, we recommend using an external 3.3V supply.
Q: Can I use this with the Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, you can use this board with the Arduino IDE by installing the 'STM32duino' board support package. You will need to select the appropriate generic STM32F1 variant.